Category: M
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Massage
The act of manipulating soft tissue in the hope of increasing circulation and keratinization, and enhancing tissue tone. Data documenting the treatment efficacy of this procedure is not currently available. An ancient hands-on therapy that is used to: induce mental and physical relaxation; eliminate toxins from the body; improve muscle tone and circulation; and help…
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Masking
The process of applying an opaque covering to camouflage the metal component of a prosthesis. In hearing, the obliteration of one tone by another tone. The act of enveloping or enveloping a prepared meat or similar culinary creation with a layer of aspic, glaze, or sauce is known as “jellifying.” Additionally, it encompasses the process…
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Marrow cavity
Central portion of bone between the cortices where marrow is formed.
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Marrow
The soft material rich in fat, connective tissue fibers, and cells that fills the cavities of bones. A soft, highly vascular and specialized connective tissue found in the medullary cavity of most bones; capable of producing blood cells. Soft tissue in cancellous bone. In young animals red marrow is concerned with blood formation while in…
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Marking bur
Rotary cutting tool used to score the bone at the site of an osteotomy.
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Marginal ridge
The rounded enamel border at the junction of the occlusal and mesial/distal tooth surfaces. Any elevation on the mesial or distal surface or the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth. These ridges resist occlusal loading.
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Marginal periimplant area
The mucosal periimplant tissues and crestal bone.
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Marginal gingiva
The terminal edge (most coronal aspect) of the gingiva surrounding the teeth, forming the wall of the gingival sulcus. The crest of the free gingiva surrounding the tooth like a collar. It is about 1 mm wide and forms the soft tissue portion of the gingival sulcus.
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Marginal
Pertaining to or connected with a margin or border. At or near the edge.
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Mandrel
Usually a tapered or cylindrical axle, spindle, or arbor placed in a hole to support it during machining. A metal bar which serves as a core about which material may be cast, molded, compressed, forged, bent, or shaped. The shaft and bearings on which a tool is mounted. Handle that holds a dental tool so…